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What's your favorite animal's favorite animal?

April 7, 2016 by Ashley Mannetta

In celebration of Earth Day this month, we collected some of our favorite kids' media about ecology.

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The Everything Machine Update

Did you make something great? Share it!

March 24, 2016 by Tinybop

Now you can email machines you make in The Everything Machine to a friend.

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Explore the science of the skies

March 17, 2016 by Sara Distin

We love exploring the science of the skies. Here you'll find some of our favorite kids' media for thinking about weather.

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From the heavens to your hands: making an app with Jasu Hu

March 8, 2016 by Sara Distin

Jasu Hu is the illustrator behind the ethereal artwork in the sixth app in our Explorer's Library series, Weather. We asked her about her process, inspirations, and what's exciting about designing for kids.

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Curiosity is contagious

March 2, 2016 by Ashley Mannetta

Kids ask a lot of questions when they're exposed to something new. But don't worry, you don't have to have all the answers to support their learning. Our handbooks are here to help!

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  • questions & conversations
  • science literacy
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New app: Weather is ready to play

February 25, 2016 by Sara Distin

Our sixth app in the Explorer's Library is here! Weather is an interactive model that lets kids explore the science we see and feel everyday.

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Why it's a good thing kids ask so many questions

February 17, 2016 by Sara Distin

Between the ages of 2 and 5, kids ask as many as 40,000 questions! It's a lot but it's also how they learn. Encouraging questions is one of the best ways to build habits for lifelong learning.

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Design for kids (and adults!)

February 11, 2016 by Melissa Jun

Design surrounds us. But understanding what it is and what it means can be elusive for kids—and adults. Here are some of our favorite resources for introducing your little one to design.

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Let's celebrate the Chinese New Year

February 5, 2016 by Sara Distin

2016 is the year of the monkey! New monsters have emerged in The Monsters to celebrate. Play with them in the app and discover a secret to not being scared in The Monsters: A Guide.

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How to let your child's creativity thrive

February 2, 2016 by Kika Gilbert

This weekend the New York Times featured a brilliant op-ed, "How to Raise a Creative Child. Step One: Back Off,” by Adam Grant. It highlighted several values we work toward at Tinybop.

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